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African American Heritage
2,354 books about african american heritage
0–3 yrs
81 books
4–7 yrs
950 books
8–11 yrs
854 books
12–18 yrs
359 books
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Usborne Young Reading: True Stories
Martin Luther King
Rob Lloyd Jones
For the child asking why some things in the world aren't fair, this accessible biography introduces a hero who used word
Ages 7–10
All Boys Aren't Blue A Memoir-Manifesto
George M. Johnson
Personal essays journey from childhood bullies to the warmth of a grandmother's love, exploring the triumphs and complex
Ages 14–18
Leaving Gee's Bend
Irene Latham
Ludelphia leaves her Alabama home for the first time on a dangerous trek to find medicine for her mother, guided by the
Ages 8–12
Chicken Sunday
Patricia Polacco
Three children set out to create beautiful Pysanky eggs to sell so they can buy a special thank-you gift for their neigh
Ages 5–9
Who Was?
Who Is Stevie Wonder?
Jim Gigliotti
A thirteen-year-old boy with a record deal becomes a global sensation, using his music and voice to advocate for civil r
Ages 8–12
War in the Ring: Joe Louis, Max Schmeling, and the Fight between America and Hitler
John Florio, Ouisie Shapiro
For the child curious about how sports can change history, this book explores two athletes who became icons during the f
Ages 10–14
Granddaddy's Turn: A Journey to the Ballot Box
Michael S. Bandy, Eric Stein
For children processing the concept of fairness and systemic injustice, this story follows a grandfather's dignity while
Ages 6–9
Code Name Verity #3
Black Dove, White Raven
Elizabeth Wein
In 1930s America, a stunt pilot tries to raise her daughter and her best friend's son in a world that fears their chosen
Ages 12–18
A Day for Rememberin' Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day
Leah Henderson
For the child learning how we honor the past, this story reveals the powerful Black history behind the origins of Memori
Ages 4–8
Rising Troublemaker: A Fear-Fighter Manual for Teens
Luvvie Ajayi Jones
A bold, funny guide for teens who feel 'too much' or too loud. Learn to navigate fear, use your voice for justice, and s
Ages 12–18
Steamboat School
Deborah Hopkinson
James would rather be anywhere than his dark classroom, but he soon learns that a determined teacher can find an excitin
Ages 6–10
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum #2
I Am Alexander Hamilton
Nancy Parent
For the child who needs to see how perseverance and a love for learning can turn a difficult beginning into a world-chan
Ages 7–9
Carrimebac, the Town That Walked
David Barclay Moore
For the child exploring how communities stay strong against unfairness, this folk-inspired tale celebrates the magic of
Ages 6–10
Marching to Appomattox: The Footrace that Ended the Civil War
Ken Stark
For the young history buff ready to move beyond basic facts to understand the strategic tension and human drama of the C
Ages 8–12
The Weight of Blood
Tiffany D. Jackson
A surprise rainstorm reveals Maddy’s biggest secret, sparking a chain of events at a small-town Georgia high school that
Ages 14–18
Four Streets and a Square: A History of Manhattan and the New York Idea
Marc Aronson
For the teen who is fascinated by how cities pulse with life and the complex, often messy ways that different cultures c
Ages 14–18
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum #3
I Am Eleanor Roosevelt
Brooke Vitale
Xavier Riddle thinks his museum job is boring until he meets Eleanor Roosevelt and learns how to turn any small task int
Ages 5–8
Puffin Chapters
Maya Angelou: Journey of the Heart
Jayne Pettit
Follow Maya Angelou from her childhood roots through her vibrant career as a performer and writer in this biography of a
Ages 8–12
If You Come Softly
If You Come Softly and Behind You
Jacqueline Woodson
For the teen processing the weight of systemic injustice or the sudden, sharp ache of losing a first love. A profound lo
Ages 13–18
One Love, One Heart: A History of Reggae
Jim Haskins
For the middle grader discovering a love for music and global history, this book explores how reggae became a powerful v
Ages 10–14
Great Athletes
Muhammad Ali: The Greatest
Jeff Savage
For the child who needs to see that true greatness comes from both physical skill and the courage to stand up for your p
Ages 8–11
Motown Baby Love Board Books #7
You're All I Need to Get By
Charles R. Smith Jr.
For the parent looking to shower their little one with affection through the power of soulful music and beautiful real-l
Ages 0–3
Unspoken: A Story from the Underground Railroad
Henry Cole
For children processing the weight of doing the right thing when it is difficult, this wordless story explores the quiet
Ages 5–10
Delivering Justice W.W. Law and the Fight for Civil Rights
James Haskins
For the child curious about how one person can change their community, this biography shows how a local mail carrier pea
Ages 7–11
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